SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO) - MANAGER: PROCUREMENT (L5/6) X2 (POSITIONS BASED IN HEAD OFFICE - PRETORIA)

• Develop, in collaboration with the business owners, all procurement requirement documentation – specifications, evaluation criteria, etc. Assist with drafting procurement specifications and related tender documents, e.g, RFQ, RFP, etc
• Ensure efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
• Oversee secretariat and functions relating to Post bank’s Procurement Committees meetings.
• Guide and advise Business Units on procurement products, equipment, services and risk.
• Guide and supervise acquisition process and lead bid specifications and evaluation committees.
• Manage the internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Assist with responding to auditors, development and maintain procurement risk register
• Preparations and submissions of annual budget for review and approval. Manage all operations effectively within the budgetary restrictions.
• Management of expenditure levels and cash flows via close liaison with the Finance Business Unit
• Ensure continued financial viability of the Supply Chain Management business unit through sound fiscal management.
• Strategically analyse spending patterns and report thereon to the supervisor with clear recommendations for improvements.
• Improve the cost-to-company of all inbound & outbound logistics operations.
• Lead and instil a high performance culture in the Supply Chain Management business unit.
• Lead, coach and develop personnel in the Supply Chain Management business unit.
• Develop and implement functional training programmes to expand the capacity and capability of all personnel.
• Manage personnel within the spirit of the relevant labour legislation.
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Minimum Requirements
• Minimum of a Degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce / Engineering / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in SCM projects and / or operations environment with an emphasis on procurement processes, of which 5 years in a supervisory role. Certification and/or experience in systems or information technology related procurement in a public entity/environment will be a distinct advantage.
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
• SAP: contract, procurement order creation and, release
• SMME/BEE principles, and related procurement/purchasing/Materials Management principles and standards
• Procurement Framework, prescripts and policies including the PPP Framework
• Understand guidelines and policies for optimising commercial leveraging within the purchasing context
• Understanding commodity markets
• Relevant system knowledge Environmental legislation, sustainability theories, practices and programs
• Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
• Financial Management
• Value Chain Management
• Risk and Compliance management
 
Skills and Attributes
• Decision making skills, Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills, Negotiation skills, Financial Management skills, i.e. budgeting, cost benefit analysis and business case development, Advanced verbal and written communication, presentation and selling skills ,Conceptualisation and integration skills, Change management, Analytical and research skills, Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions, Planning, coordination & implementation skills, Accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills. Interacting with stakeholders internally and externally (Business, Government & Labour), High level of emotional intelligence, Business Acumen, Business Intelligence/Organisational awareness, Adaptability to change, Effective Communication, Learning Agility, Initiative, creativity and Innovation, Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitivity, Decision Making , Knowledge Management, Managing and developing others, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Customer and Client Orientation.
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CONTACTS
 
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentZM@Postbank.co.za.
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 29 October 2020
 
Position numbers: 60066681, 60066595
Cost Centre: 50800
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.